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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.49, 12,835.44 and 5,526.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.49, 12,835.44 and 5,526.93 is: 7,625.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.49 : 12,835.44 = 5,526.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.49/12,835.44 = 5,526.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.49x = 12,835.44 × 5,526.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.49x = 70,940,578.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,940,578.40/9,302.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,625.98

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